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Tone deafness is exceedingly rare. The only reason you might think that you are tone deaf, meaning you can’t hear the difference between tones, is because you have never been taught how to hear pitches properly. At some point, somebody taught you how to recognize colors and shapes. But, they probably did not teach you …
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You are interested in learning to play the piano. That is a great decision and one that will enrich your life in completely unexpected ways! Learning to play a musical instrument is one of the best decisions anyone can make. However, you may be wondering how long does it actually take to learn the piano? …
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Major and minor chords are the foundation of harmony in Western music. They are the two basic flavors and feelings from which all other chords emerge. In essence, major and minor chords are like opposites; a major chord consists of a major third followed by a minor third, and a minor chord consists of the …
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The grand staff is one of the most important reading concepts to master on the piano. Most piano music is notated on the grand staff. Because of the grand staff’s extended range, we can easily see which parts of our music should be played with the left hand and which parts should be played with …
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Learning new songs on the piano can be a difficult and intimidating task as a beginner. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to make learning new piano songs much easier. Whether you find sheet music in an easier key or learn a modified version of a song, you shouldn’t have to practice …
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Learning to play the piano is a wonderful pursuit, but it can be thwarted due to a lack of time or energy. One reason people abandon piano is a lack of concentration that makes them feel unmotivated and distracted from their goal. As a result, students wonder how they can stay focused and motivated while …
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Most people will identify as an auditory or visual learner. Occasionally, an individual is well balanced in both fields, but most people can relate to either learning primarily with their eyes or with their ears. This is a fascinating world to extend to and explore with learning the piano. Practicing piano is pretty evenly split …
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Learning to identify your individual piano skill level can be a difficult task. There are many organizations providing classification, method books and manuals that are progressively graded, and of course, peers in the musical world that are more or less advanced than your piano playing level. If you are not following a structured piano method, …
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A strong rhythm feel is one of the most important skills you can develop as a pianist. Fortunately, there are hundreds of piano rhythm exercises you can use to develop and improve your rhythm. All it takes is a little dedicated and consistent effort and you can build a solid and strong rhythm feel that …
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The life of a professional musician can be hectic and stressful. Unlike more traditional jobs, musicians generally work as freelancers and do not have bosses or any specific place to be at any time. While this lifestyle offers a certain degree of freedom, it comes with an added layer of stress. Professional musicians often need …
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The myth of natural talent leads many would-be musicians astray. It is true, there certainly are some people who are naturally drawn to music, as there are people who are naturally drawn to art, or math, or science. Of course there are people who have larger hands or better ears, just as there are people …
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